Leanne Macken
About Leanne Macken
Leanne Macken is the Associate Director, HR Business Partner for Leiden Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands.
Title and Current Role
Leanne Macken is currently the Associate Director, HR Business Partner for Leiden Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is based in Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, and works on-site. In her current role, she supports ramp-up hiring and onboarding for over 700 employees and leads HR initiatives to harmonize ways of working and policies across Cell Therapy Global Manufacturing (CTGM) and Quality functions. She also developed and implemented the culture and engagement strategy at the Leiden site.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Leanne Macken has held various positions over her career at Bristol Myers Squibb. She served as Associate Director, HR Business Partner for Devens Cell Therapy from 2021 to 2023 in Massachusetts, United States. Before that, she was the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner for Global Manufacturing Operations from 2019 to 2021 in Massachusetts. In both roles, she contributed significantly to HR initiatives aimed at improving organizational capabilities and implementing HR policies.
Past Roles in Human Resources
Leanne Macken's early career in human resources includes several roles at The HR Company | B2E Ltd. She worked as an HR Generalist from 2014 to 2015 in Dublin and as an HR Advisor from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, she had been an HR Business Service Specialist from 2011 to 2012. She also held the role of HR Administrator at NorthgateArinso for a brief period in 2012-2013 in Dublin.
Education and Academic Background
Leanne Macken received her educational qualifications from Dublin City University. She earned a Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Human Resource Management in 2011. Before that, she achieved a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Business Studies in 2010. These academic credentials have provided her with a strong foundation in both general business and specialized HR management.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
Leanne Macken began her career at Primark Stores Ltd where she served in several roles, starting as a Retail Operative from 2006 to 2008 and then moving up to Service Leader from 2008 to 2011. These initial roles were crucial in shaping her leadership and team management skills, which she later applied in her HR career.
HR Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout her career, Leanne Macken has been involved in numerous HR initiatives. At Bristol Myers Squibb, she sponsors the Early in Careers and Branding & Communications Workstreams. She also played a key role in establishing the Works Council at the Leiden site and serves as the primary contact point for management. Her responsibilities include leading HR initiatives to harmonize policies and ways of working across various functions.